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Desert Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Motel in the heart of Albuquerque

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Compact kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel sink, and wooden floor.
Relax in comfort with plush sofas arranged around a central coffee table.
Enjoy a convenient kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and ample storage.
Convenient laundry facilities feature a washer and dryer unit with an ice dispenser.
Park your car in the designated spaces and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Located in Northeast Heights, Desert Sands Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking and barbecue grills while appreciating the helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is ₩70,734
₩85,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27

Room options

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Three beds feature geometric patterned bedspreads in a stylish room with a painting and a window.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside tables, and a convenient drawer.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Three beds feature geometric patterned bedspreads in a stylish room with a painting and a window.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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13317 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87123

What's nearby

  • ABQ Uptown - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Tingley Coliseum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Expo New Mexico - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kirtland Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of New Mexico - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) - 16 min drive
  • Alvarado Transportation Center - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dion's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Desert Sands Inn & Suites

At Desert Sands Inn & Suites, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of ABQ Uptown and Kirtland Air Force Base. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Also, University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Convention Center are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 67 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 48
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Quality Inn Albuquerque
Quality Albuquerque
Quality Inn
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Albuquerque
Desert Sands Inn & Suites Motel Albuquerque

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Desert Sands Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but The Downs Racetrack and Casino (9-min drive) and Sandia Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Desert Sands Inn & Suites and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking.

What's the area around Desert Sands Inn & Suites like?

Desert Sands Inn & Suites puts you in Northeast Heights, in the heart of Albuquerque. Popular attractions include Balloon Fiesta Park, which is 17 minutes away by car.

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Desert Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

This property is clean, well maintained, and very close to the ocean. There are many dining options within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The facilities and breakfast are very good! The hygiene is average, dead cockroaches and spider webs in the corridor...
hailong, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

very clean
Ronny, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great customer service, very clean, big rooms and beds. Enclosed property with closed gate.
Ricardo, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The external of the inn was clean, however the rooms lacked detailed cleaning- I photographed a roach and dry blood on the door handle. The bedding was recycled and felt itchy. The sheets and pillow cases were changed on request. Otherwise, unremarkable and quiet.
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property perfect location and view of the mountains.
April, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable hotel. Friendly desk staff.
Erik, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Worth the low price and comfortable.
Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was very friendly and accommodating especially a lady with a lot of rings but I forgot her name
David, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

There room didn’t have a blanket and two hand towels is not what I want when I shower. Not good. I would not stay here again. The staff was fine, but the place isn’t.
Philip J, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Beds and blankets were clean and comfortable. Hotel is older which is ok, but bathroom ceiling mold was coming through the paint. Otherwise it was pretty clean. Towels were clean, but well used. Overall for the price it was fine. Im glad the beds were comfy and the woman who checked us in was super nice and helped us find dinner across the street. The neighbors were very loud during the night which was unfortunate but not a fault of the hotel itself.
Mitchell, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Price woth the Quailty

Pricing was great and quailty was well worth it. Quiet rooms with chill customers. Felt safe the entire time and found the quality of the room to be quiet enjoyable. My girlfiend didnt like the bed but i loved it. Needed to stay here while securing a new apartment and would gladly stay here again just to relax.
Avery, 3-night trip

4/10 Poor

Two stars.

10/10 Excellent

everything was nice and great but the side gates being locked and making us go around doesny make sense...
Johnathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I liked everything but didnt like the locked gates...
Johnathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Was great visit
Korey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff here is incredible polite, and friendly. One particular lady named Angie. She goes above and beyond to make your stay as nice as possible. This lady should get a raise. I have gout and my foot was in unbearable pain when we checked in. She was going to switch our upstairs room to one downstairs because I was in terrible pain. To me that was definitely above and beyond. Thank you miss Angie!!!!
dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel very convenient and close to everything. Very clean, and quiet,
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful motel - very clean and very easy check-in and checkout.
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very clean and comfortable for the price. Will keep it in my favorites for my trips home.. thank you
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Don't skip this place!

We booked a very last minute stay while on our drive cross country and the proximity to the Freeway and the reviews mentioned very comfortable beds. Our bed and pillows were VERY comfortable, the lot was secured with security patrol, and the strong coffee in the lobby was the perfect touch at checkout. I would highly recommend you stay here!
1-night trip

8/10 Good

Felt very safe. You park inside a gated area. Staff were very helpful. Our room was very clean and comfortable.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I love the walking options to city transit and the proximity to great shopping. Food options are next door as well as groceries. Security is fantastic and the staff Rock!!
Marianne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

East check in and comfortable bed
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

excellent security guard and front desk support
Ramon C, 3-night trip